Solution Architect - NYC area

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 143,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking an Infrastructure Solutions Group - Solution Architect to drive field sales for the Data Center portfolio in North East US. You will partner with customers and sales teams to design, position, and deliver tailored Lenovo data center solutions, requiring strong technical depth and consultative selling.

This highly customer-facing role will involve creating architecture proposals, leading demonstrations, supporting PoC/PoT engagements, and coordinating with partners to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7 to 10+ years of experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or similar customer-facing technical role.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with customer stakeholders, from technical teams to Csuite executives.
• Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and solution content to a broad customer audience.
• Architect end-to-end Data Center solutions using Lenovo products, services, and partner technologies.
• Support and drive sales objectives to meet or exceed bookings and revenue targets.
• Serve as the technical author and subject matter expert for RFPs, RFIs, and proposal responses.
• Lead configurations, demonstrations, and interoperability discussions to meet customer requirements.
• Manage and support customer proof-of-concept (PoC) and proof-of-technology (PoT) engagements.
• Represent Lenovo at industry trade shows, events, seminars, and customer briefings.
• Ensure successful deployment of sold solutions and deliver an outstanding customer experience post-sale.

Skills

Consultative selling

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

VMware

Linux

HyperV

Windows Server

Nutanix

Job description

General Information

Req # WD00103597

Career area: Sales

Country/Region: United States of America

State: North Carolina

City: Morrisville

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Working time: Full-time

Additional Locations

• United States of America - New York - New York
• United States of America - New Jersey - Jersey City

Pay Transparency

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is 142,740-218,868 USD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo's various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), the expected application deadline for this position is 12-31-2026. This requirement applies to both internal and external candidates.

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

Infrastructure Solutions Group - Solution Architect

Preferred Location-- North East US

Lenovo Data Center Solutions

Lenovo is a collection of highly skilled and talented people doing what we do best-delivering worldclass technology solutions. From personal computers, tablets, and mobile devices to Data Center servers, storage, and SoftwareDefined Infrastructure, Lenovo is driven by innovation and impact.

At Lenovo, every employee plays an integral role in a collaborative, fastpaced, and inclusive environment, united by one goal: to be the world's most trusted technology provider. We are seeking fresh, motivated talent who are excited by growth, ownership, and opportunity. Join us as we help shape the next generation of Data Center technology solutions.

Role Overview

The Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) Solution Architect plays a critical role in driving field sales for Lenovo's Data Center portfolio. As a member of the field sales team, you will partner closely with customers, sales teams, and ecosystem partners to design, position, and deliver tailored Data Center solutions that solve complex business challenges.

This role is highly customerfacing and consultative, requiring a blend of deep technical expertise, solutionselling skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships at every level-from technical practitioners to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with customer stakeholders, from technical teams to Csuite executives
• Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and solution content to a broad customer audience
• Architect endtoend Data Center solutions using Lenovo products, services, and partner technologies
• Support and drive sales objectives to meet or exceed bookings and revenue targets
• Serve as the technical author and subject matter expert for RFPs, RFIs, and proposal responses
• Lead configurations, demonstrations, and interoperability discussions to meet customer requirements
• Manage and support customer proofofconcept (PoC) and proofoftechnology (PoT) engagements
• Represent Lenovo at industry trade shows, events, seminars, and customer briefings
• Ensure successful deployment of sold solutions and deliver an outstanding customer experience postsale

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• Translate customer Data Center challenges into scalable, businessaligned technical solutions
• Apply a solutionselling and business transformation mindset rather than productcentric selling
• Clearly articulate Lenovo's vision, strategy, and architectural approach across a wide range of Data Center solution areas, including:

• HyperConverged Infrastructure (HCI)
• High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Big Data
• IoT and AI
• Virtualization and Storage

• Collaborate effectively with regional sales teams and channel partners to grow solutions business
• Work closely with integrators, partners, and gotomarket teams to execute territory sales strategies
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve customer outcomes

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• 7 to 10 + years of experience in a Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or similar customerfacing technical role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong consultative selling skills with excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation abilities
• Selfmotivated, proactive professional capable of driving collaboration across crossfunctional internal teams and customers
• Proven success leading and winning complex server, storage, and/or networking solutions in Data Center environments
• Strong ability to engage customers, understand business needs, and align technical solutions accordingly
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites and industry events as required

Experience with:

• Server and desktop virtualization
• Softwaredefined infrastructure
• Cloud technologies
• Storage solutions
• Business continuity and systems management
• Data Center operations

Hands on experience with:

• VMware, Linux, HyperV, Windows Server, Nutanix
• Systems management tools
• x86 server architectures

• Familiarity with technologies such as OpenStack, SAP, HPC workloads, SQL, Microsoft Azure, and NetApp storage
• Experience with IBM and/or Lenovo x86 server platforms Infrastructure Solutions Group - Solution Architect

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